In geology, Neocomian was a name given to the lowest stage of the Cretaceous system. It was introduced by Jules Thurmann in 1835 on account of the development of these rocks at Neuchâtel (Neocomum), Switzerland. It has been employed in more than one sense. In the type area the rocks have been divided into two sub-stages, a lower, Valanginian (fro...
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• (n.) A term applied to the lowest deposits of the Cretaceous or chalk formation of Europe, being the lower greensand. • (a.) Of or pertaining to the lower greensand. • (a.) Of or pertaining to the lower greensand. • (n.) A term applied to the lowest deposits of the Cretaceous or chalk formation of Europe, being the lower green...
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Ne`o·co'mi·an noun [ From
Neocomium , the Latin name of Neuchatel, in Switzerland, where these rocks occur.]
(Geol.) A term applied to the lowest deposits of the Cretaceous or chalk formation of Europe, being the lower greensand.
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